Is it worth paying extra for solar charging on a Garmin watch? 🤔⌚

                                                                                                                                              Plus -- Garmin's latest bike computer is close to perfection [Pocket-lint Logo](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/eeSKVYABiekqA1At3I851i0cBNI=384) July 24, 2024 Get the scoop by subscribing to our latest newsletters: [Pocket-lint Now](%2F%2Fpocket-lint.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2Fmanage%2FdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tOnBs%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/i2a3UIDiFfSIgoyOOpmvViyL0G0=384), which provides breaking news, and [Pocket-lint Perspectives](%2F%2Fpocket-lint.com%2Fpage%2Fnewsletter%2Fmanage%2FdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29tOnBs%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/NKfplPHSpzHE15LO_yg0B8B8o-s=384), for recaps and insights curated by our editors. If you're on a trip, tackling an ultra-long event, or simply don't want to charge your watch or bike computer all that often, you need something with even more life. Pocket-lint reporter Abby Ferguson explains when the right time, location, and purpose might be, if you're considering a solar charging Gamin device. Plus -- Abby reviewed Garmin's newest bike computer, the Edge 1050. See the full breakdown below with the details as to why she gave it a 4.5 out of 5 stars. 🤔⌚🚵‍♀️ Be sure to check back tomorrow for fresh, hot takes from our back pocket to yours for more device, entertainment, lifestyle, and audio tech coverage. 😉 [Is it worth paying extra for solar charging on a Garmin watch?](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgarmin-solar-charging-worth-paying-extra-for%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/v42lznbD8hqvfCbpsickveqkSAI=384) Solar charging on your wrist is great in theory, but does it actually improve battery life? [A hand holds the Garmin Instinct 2S Solar in front of blue sky with fluffy white clouds.](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgarmin-solar-charging-worth-paying-extra-for%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/2/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/F2MmakuRjdx8JAbUTmSWf-T3YxE=384) While fitness watches and smartwatches with vibrant, bright screens, multi-satellite GPS settings, and endless sensors are nice to have, that advanced tech comes at a cost. All of those tracking capabilities and fancy displays drain [battery life](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fways-to-improve-battery-life-on-your-garmin-watch%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/y8f6EY03hFTI-pUx697rIkmV1GI=384) far faster than low-tech devices. Garmin's wearable tend to do better than most other brands when it comes to battery life, but sometimes that still isn't enough. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgarmin-solar-charging-worth-paying-extra-for%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/3/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/E6aHx8JUIpMWXIgokYMr09TjypM=384) [Garmin's latest bike computer is close to perfection](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgarmin-edge-1050-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/1v9lRWKVJ_ZiGhFskXdtlHa0FkQ=384) A modern display, speedy performance, and an endless list of features won over my cyclist heart. [The Garmin Edge 1050 is mounted to bike handlebars with a blurred sandy road in the background.](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgarmin-edge-1050-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/2/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/SBPQKjdFWWWe9y-k4fUefYs_548=384) I've been using Garmin [bike computers](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-bike-computers%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/uKtJRijm1cAV5SravYcfpiceTlY=384) for a few years now and have always been happy with them. However, they have always looked fairly outdated, even when first released. The displays, while plenty readable, were dull and old-looking. Garmin finally listened to the complaints and released a modernized head unit. The Edge 1050 features an incredibly bright, [smartphone](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgoogle-pixel-9-pro-reveal%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/YuMpYYQqbBJCJrBIz3i6yf_fxeA=384)-like display with a more aggressive look. [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fgarmin-edge-1050-review%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/3/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/ckpHvyVTet26IBh4Y0UoSRvaLI4=384) [Do CDs sound better than vinyl? It’s complicated](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fdo-cds-sound-better-than-vinyl%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/A780xH1BbPjeUArTsGCujb9KYw4=384) The short answer: It's complicated. [A Nat King Cole and Fats Waller record alongside Tyler, The Creator and Green Day albums, on a wooden table.](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fdo-cds-sound-better-than-vinyl%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/2/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/gV8WPMDZX25pGWX4Lxww8al8B0c=384) [Vinyl](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fvinyls-are-the-oldest-and-best-way-to-listen-to-music%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/KNckdANfSVDxM_7rImJYacKKKgU=384) has been having a resurgence in recent years, and [CDs](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Freasons-to-buy-cds-over-vinyl%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/A_TAvbMiOl922Ccers5wGDjFLEI=384) are starting to become popular again too. The two media work much differently from one another, with vinyl being analog and based on the grooves etched into the record, and CD being a digital format read by a laser. Within the communities of people who stick with these older formats [over streaming](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Freasons-im-listening-to-cds-over-streaming%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/c1Wm3jibxEkKEKZfpJC7rZWAk48=384), there is a constant source of contention: which sounds better? [Read More »](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fdo-cds-sound-better-than-vinyl%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/3/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/rRc5HLaMT2dV5xqVGXj6MkwM9F8=384) [How TouchWiz evolved into One UI: The Story of Samsung's Android Interface](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-touchwiz-evolved-into-one-ui-samsung-android-interface%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/s9kqE1hONWMsTtMQ7dQ2ie6NxLU=384) A history of Samsung's intuitive user interface spanning generations of Galaxy phones from the S1 to the latest S24 [samsung-retro](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-touchwiz-evolved-into-one-ui-samsung-android-interface%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/2/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/gXD9BCUu3-I7b7Uus6jcOwgSgOo=384) Most users take their [Samsung Galaxy](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fbest-samsung-phone%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/sX2U6N9B-nZkngdOGz4KndCarCQ=384) phones' smooth and intuitive software experience for granted and give little thought to what goes on behind the scenes to make it work so well. 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[11 Windows 11 features worth trying and tip and tricks to improve your experience photo 18](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-customize-windows-11-taskbar%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/2/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/Sm8fce1NpWnY0NJGeZROf1mfPaQ=384) If you've upgraded your Windows machine to Windows 11, you've probably noticed the [taskbar](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fwindows-11-taskbar-disappearing-fix%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/19Q7EmFguHb-lLNihqvflA_RUKI=384) is a bit different now. It's not as configurable as the taskbar of past Windows operating systems, and some may find it not to be as useful. The new taskbar is very similar to [Apple's macOS taskbar system](%2F%2Fwww.pocket-lint.com%2Fhow-to-install-windows-11-on-your-mac%2F%3Futm_medium=newsletter%26utm_campaign=PL-202407241603%26utm_source=PL-NL%26user=dHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luODZAZ21haWwuY29t%26lctg=5a498224e602433c69c6d3d8bb04b042d796cf70eb3a5979cb9ddd39806bffd5/1/01000190e659ecaf-81c99708-8339-4353-a8d3-f34274e626e7-000000/lu10QihOI8wugaeSwFe95G_1aDQ=384). 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With movies like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and the Marvels underperforming at the box office, and streaming shows like Echo and Secret Invasion going largely unnoticed, it is undeniable that Marvel needs a shot in the arm. Our own Anthony Marcusa reviewed Deadpool and Wolverine, and though he says the film largely plays it safe, it includes several scenes designed to make Marvel fans stand up and cheer. Will this help bring fans back to the multiplex? Or will it take more than just fanservice to save Marvel? Let us know your thoughts below (and make sure to check out Anthony's full review at the link!) 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